Sensor assembly in autonomous vehicles
DE602024005325T2Active Publication Date: 2026-06-10EMBARK TRUCKS INC SUNNYVALE
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EMBARK TRUCKS INC SUNNYVALE
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-10
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
The existing systems in autonomous vehicles face challenges in managing a diverse array of sensors and devices due to different data formats and transmission protocols, leading to complex wiring, susceptibility to vibration, and difficulty in implementing redundant computing systems.
Method used
A safety gateway system that aggregates sensor data using a unified Ethernet connection, coupled with a configuration file to standardize communication protocols, enabling redundancy and simplifying maintenance across various vehicle configurations.
Benefits of technology
This solution reduces wiring complexity, enhances system reliability by providing redundancy, and facilitates easier maintenance, ensuring consistent operation even with varying sensor configurations.
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